Hi! I’m Sandeep, a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University and a Graduate Research Assistant with the Steinschneider Research Group.

I grew up in Nepal and came to the United States for graduate school. My work sits at the intersection of AI, statistics, and hydrology. I study water, environmental, and climate systems and aim to help improve their resilience in a changing climate.

When I’m not working with data and models, I’m usually somewhere out in nature, reading a sci-fi novel, watching a good show, or playing a few games of chess.

Education

PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2024-Present
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

MS, Water Resources, 2024
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

BS, Civil Engineering, 2019
Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk, Nepal

Experience

I have a diverse background spanning data science, hydrologic and hydraulic engineering, and academic research. My journey began as a data specialist during my undergraduate studies, where I first discovered the impact of data-driven insights. After earning my degree, I worked as a civil engineer, gaining hands-on experience with hydropower and irrigation projects while exploring the stunning landscapes of Nepal.

I then moved into research, first at the University of Connecticut as a Masters student and now at Cornell University as a PhD student. I enjoy using data-centric engineering approaches to explore and better understand water, environmental, and climate systems. I also often find myself diving into programming to experiment with new models and methodologies.

Graduate Research Assistant, June 2024 - Present
Steinschneider Research Group, Cornell University, NY

Graduate Research Assistant, Aug 2022 - June 2024
Ecohydrology Lab, UConn, CT

Civil (Hydraulic/Hydrologic) Engineer, Jan 2020 - Jul 2022
Hydro-Consult Engineering, Nepal

Data Specialist, Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
Cloud Factory, Nepal